KARACHI: The federal government has appointed Waheed Ahmed, the patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Association (PFVA) and director of Iftekhar Ahmed and Co, as a member of the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Council. This appointment highlights Ahmed’s vast expertise and experience in the horticulture and value-added agriculture sectors.
The PCSIR council, which includes experts, government officials and industry representatives, aims to drive knowledge-based economic growth through scientific research, innovation and industrial development via public-private partnerships. The council’s initiatives will focus on promoting advanced technologies, boosting industrial competitiveness and fostering economic progress.
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